Rhubarb
Latin name: Rheum rhabarbarumBotanical family: Polygonaceae Description Rhubarb is a hardy perennial with large green leaves and fleshy stalks, often red or green, which are much appreciated in cooking for their tangy flavour. Its stalks are harvested in spring and early summer. Growing tips Rhubarb prefers deep, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It thrives […]
Pumpkin
Giant pumpkin Latin name: Cucurbita maximaBotanical family: Cucurbitaceae Description The giant pumpkin is an annual plant producing very large fruit that can exceed 50 kg. Its broad leaves and creeping stems make it a spectacular plant, ideal for competitions or autumn decorations. Its dense, sweet flesh is also highly prized in cooking. Growing tips The […]
Giant red and orange sunflowers
Description: Giant red and orange sunflowers are spectacular plants with brightly coloured flowers reaching impressive heights of up to 3 metres. They are not only decorative but also useful for attracting pollinators and producing edible seeds. Sowing: in the ground, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): April Sowing period (outdoors): May, June […]
Courgette
Description :Courgette, or Cucurbita pepo, is an annual plant in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is grown for its elongated, green or yellow fruits, harvested young before they are fully ripe. Highly productive, courgettes are appreciated for their mild flavour and versatility in cooking. Sowing: in the garden, in pots Sowing advice : Sowing period (under […]
Tomato Marmande
Description: The Marmande tomato is an ancient variety of tomato, appreciated for its fleshy, slightly flattened, bright red fruits. This variety is known for its rich, sweet flavour, ideal for salads, sauces and cooking. Sowing: in pots, in the ground Sowing advice : Sowing period (under cover): March, April Transplanting period (outdoors): May, after the […]
True Gold” yellow sweetcorn
This variety produces spikes around 20 cm long with yellow seeds on 2 m high plants. They are high in zeaxanthin, one of the main protective pigments for the eyes. Sowing : in the ground, in rows, broadcast, in potsSowing advice: Sow directly into the ground, after the last frosts, 1 seed every 30 cm, […]
